Shakespeare's Romance The Winter's Tale at Folger Theatre

Shakespeare's timeless romance explores themes of jealousy and forgiveness. King Leontes of Sicilila unjustly accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity and flies into a jealous rage. By the time he learns the truth, his wife and two young children have been lost. Yet, years later, a miraculous turn of events brings a chance for redemption.

Reviews & Ratings

Definitely one of Shakespeare's weirder plays, but entertaining. First half a tragedy, second a comedy -- it was two plays in one! The actors were really good, especially Naomi Jacobson (Paulina) and Daniel Stewart (Leontes -- who is Patrick Stewart's much-taller but similarly bald son).

We had really good seats near the front with lots of leg room. A little cool, so bring a sweater.

I was very impressed with the production as a whole. There were a few little theatre-geek things that irked me, but the cast was fantastic and my seats were really great. I definitely recommend this show to anyone who loves Shakespeare.

Description

Shakespeare’s Late Romance is filled with the fantasy of a fairy tale. Suspecting his wife Hermione and his friend Polixenes of infidelity, King Leontes is driven to acts of jealous rage. Years later, a miraculous turn of events brings a chance for redemption. What was lost is found and, with it, new wellsprings of happiness.